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as in tricks
an odd or peculiar habit
his one oddity is collecting used pencil leads
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as in rarities
something strange or unusual that is an object of interest
years ago circus sideshows used to display people with unusual physical features as oddities
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as in anomalies
something that is different from what is ordinary or expected
she is an oddity in that, unlike her sisters, she avoids social media
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as in eccentrics
a person of odd or whimsical habits
an oddity with a penchant for weaving cat fur
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Recent Examples of oddities
Read on then for our top 10 architectural oddities of 2025.
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New Atlas, 26 Dec. 2025
There are local oddities, however, particularly in places that see lake-effect snow from the Great Lakes.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 22 Dec. 2025
The Black Cat Shoppe is a colorful spot for eclectic oddities and The Next Chapter Books & Art carries on the town’s rich literary history that dates to 1783 when the state’s first bookstore was opened in New Bern.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2025
Martin Parr, the famed photographer who captured the mundanities and oddities of British life with humor and high-octane color, has died aged 73.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2025
Be outrageous, ridicule the fraidy-cats, rejoice in all the oddities that freedom can produce.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Weirder and more high-concept than nearly any other horror franchise, they’re filled to the brim with mind-bending oddities that elevate even the more perfunctory entries.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
There were masks and body suits made of female skin, along with human skulls for soup bowls and other disturbing oddities.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
The moons range from planet-sized Titan to smaller oddities, some of which are strangely shaped like potatoes or ravioli.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
New Atlas, 26 Dec. 2025
There are local oddities, however, particularly in places that see lake-effect snow from the Great Lakes.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 22 Dec. 2025
The Black Cat Shoppe is a colorful spot for eclectic oddities and The Next Chapter Books & Art carries on the town’s rich literary history that dates to 1783 when the state’s first bookstore was opened in New Bern.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2025
Martin Parr, the famed photographer who captured the mundanities and oddities of British life with humor and high-octane color, has died aged 73.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2025
Be outrageous, ridicule the fraidy-cats, rejoice in all the oddities that freedom can produce.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Weirder and more high-concept than nearly any other horror franchise, they’re filled to the brim with mind-bending oddities that elevate even the more perfunctory entries.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
There were masks and body suits made of female skin, along with human skulls for soup bowls and other disturbing oddities.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
The moons range from planet-sized Titan to smaller oddities, some of which are strangely shaped like potatoes or ravioli.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oddities
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There is no one organizational system that fits every family and lifestyle, but there are some tips and tricks that help.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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So what are their go-to tricks for creating a space worth hibernating in?—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Oh Boy Records plans premium digital releases of Prine’s music, as well as other rarities and collectibles to be announced.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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There will raffles and games for test pressings, rarities and other prizes.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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The system is then trained to look for anomalies.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Nov. 2025
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Will Smith’s solo blast in the 11th sealed the Jays’ fate, but along the way fans feasted on a host of World Series anomalies, including a rare bench-clearing in the bottom of the fourth after Dodgers reliever Justin Wrobleski plunked Jays shortstop Andrés Giménez with a four-seamer.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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The logger and railsplitter occasionally encounters American eccentrics, like a chatty drifter prone to sporting bible verses and an old coot of a demolitions expert with a philosophical bent.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
23 Nov. 2025
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Appealing to consumers searching for a piece of history, the store has gained a following of visitors hunting for unique souvenirs, designers on inspiration trips and local eccentrics.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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The medical ordeals are traumatic and disgusting, but fascinating and full of the quirks of modern life.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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Though some of its '90s quirks may now feel a little passé, the WB fantasy show still stands as a feminist touchstone, breaking away from the 1992 film's damsel-in-distress trope to deliver a complex, empowered hero.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
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The surfers, initially viewed by some as welcome curiosities and by others as nuisances, became harbingers of economic salvation through tourism, now the dominant industry, though still a relatively new one.—
David Amsden,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Bunker twins, who arrived in Wilkes County in 1839, quickly became a sensation and the subject of the town’s curiosities.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Smith maintained many of the gifts cited by Cannon fell under exceptions to the disclosure rules, including those governing charity event tickets and gifts for birthdays or holidays.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Under that order, the government required citizens to turn in their gold in exchange for paper currency, although there were exceptions for jewelry, certain rare coins and small amounts for industrial use.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
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The next slide showed a mouthwatering array of meats, cheeses, crudite and nuts set for snacking on, along with bottles of Haack's champagne line, Clé Cachée, chilling behind an array of glasses.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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For instance, nuts, seeds, nut butters, and chocolate are more prone to oxidation, which can lead to rancid flavors or a gritty texture.—
Bridget Shirvell,
Martha Stewart,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Oddities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oddities. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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